The Chef liked this wine, but it was a little on the sour side for me – although, it didn’t stop me from drinking it. Then again, maybe it tasted sour because my palette has been focused on cherry flavored NyQuil lately. Mmmm, NyQuil. Guenoc Petite Sirah is affordable at $13.00 a bottle if you like tart and peppery.
“Polished, round and expressive. A gorgeous mouthful of ripe blackberry, plum, cherry and exotic spices, with hints of leather and brown sugar. The finish rolls on against superfine tannins. Drink now through 2016.” -Wine Spectator
Seriously? What does a hint of leather taste like? I hate it when they say things like that. All I know is this wine tastes good. And it’s cheap at $12.99 a bottle. And it screws. Best of both worlds.
It’s no secret that Michael and I love some good wine in this house, so much in fact that we built in a small wine closet cellar in one of the rooms. And as we were drinking a bottle of an Australian blend last night, it occurred to me that I haven’t been sharing with you the wines we love. So Internet, I think I’m going to start listing them more often, or just often since I haven’t done it at all yet. I’m so generous with the world, sometimes I amaze myself.
My all time favoritist wine ever – Rocket Science – 2005 Proprietary Red – Caldwell Vineyards – California – $40.00 – it’s plush, big, bold and makes me think naughty things. You’ll love it too.
I have to say; Australians are damn good at blending wine. I’ve been drinking Australian wines for a while now and this cheapy one took me by surprise – 2005 Elderton Tantalus – Shiraz Cabernet Malbec Merlot – Barossa Valley – only $14.99. Honestly, I was expecting crap, but it turned out to be a delicious everyday table wine.
You want to know the other thing I love that a lot of Australian vineyards are doing? Screw tops. BEST. IDEA. EVER.
